Job Description

Job Title:

Qualified Counsellor (Self-Employed) - Primary Schools, Leamington Spa Area

Location:

Leamington Spa & Surrounding Areas

Pay:

21 per hour

Contract:

Self-employed, term-time only

Hours:

Flexible within school hours (Monday to Friday)

About Snowford Grange Counselling & Psychotherapy Ltd:

Snowford Grange Counselling & Psychotherapy Ltd is an award-winning, school-based counselling service operating across Warwickshire. For over 15 years, we've partnered with more than 100 schools to provide consistent, vital mental health support to children and young people.

The Role:

We are looking for qualified, motivated counsellors to deliver 1:1 counselling sessions in

primary schools

. This self-employed role offers flexible working hours within the school day, term-time only. Counsellors typically work between one and four days per week.

What You'll Do:

Provide confidential, one-to-one therapeutic counselling to primary school children Manage your own caseload independently Collaborate with school staff, parents, and other professionals Maintain accurate client records in line with GDPR and ethical standards Participate in safeguarding training, adhere to safeguarding policies, and practice in accordance with appropriate counselling ethical frameworks

What We're Looking For:

Qualified counsellor (Level 4 Diploma or equivalent) Membership with a UK professional body (e.g., BACP, UKCP, NCPS) Professional indemnity insurance Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain before starting) Experience working therapeutically with children preferred Ability to work independently within a school environment Registered or willing to register as self-employed with HMRC

Why Join Us

?

Competitive pay rate of 21 per hour (self-employed) Flexible, term-time only hours aligned to school schedules Supportive team environment with ongoing half-termly group supervision and termly training opportunities Chance to make a meaningful impact on children's mental health and wellbeing

How to Apply

:

Please submit your CV with a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications, experience working with children, and availability to: info@snowfordgrange.com

Application Questions:

Are you currently registered as self-employed with HMRC or willing to register? Do you hold professional indemnity insurance and an Enhanced DBS or agree to obtain them? Are you qualified to practise counselling in the UK (minimum Level 4 Diploma)? Can you reliably travel to schools in the Leamington Spa area?

Apply today to join a dedicated team making a difference in local schools!!

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 20 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leamington Spa CV31: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a qualified counsellor with a minimum Level 4 Diploma in Counselling?
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/09/2025
Expected start date: 06/10/2025